World's Most Iconic Events for 2025
Combining travel with the most exciting events coming up in 2025 is a great way to see the world, make new friends, and create memories to last a lifetime!
From experiencing the rhythmic sights & sounds of Rio carnival to witnessing the magnificent cherry blossom in Japan, we have selected 8 of our favourite holidays showcasing some of the biggest events in the world. Take a look and find the iconic event for you…
Rhythms of the South, USA
Fly Drive
Duration: 9 nights
Overview:
Experience live jazz, blues and country music in the cities where they were born!
Inclusions:
- • Flights
- • 7 days fully inclusive car hire
- • 3★ to 4★ hotels
- • Dinner & Jazz Steamboat Cruise
- • Graceland VIP Tour
- • 5 meals
The Thailand Triple
Multi Centre
Duration: 13 nights
Overview:
Experience the best of Thailand with this classic combination of city, culture and beach, during the national Songkran Festival, Thailand's 'water splashing' event to mark the start of the Buddhist New Year.
Inclusions:
- • Flights
- • 6 nights 3★+ to 5★ hotels
- • 7 nights Koh Samui beach resort
- • Breakfast
- • Private transfers
Iceland Northern Lights
Tours
Duration: 6 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Overview:
Few destinations can compete with Iceland’s raw natural beauty. This small group tour is expertly led through the wintry wilderness and, if you’re lucky, you can spot the Northern Lights.
Inclusions:
- • Direct flights
- • 1 night pe-tour Reykjavik hotel
- • 4 nights small group adventure tour incl hotel with breakfast, experienced tour leader, shared sightseeing excursions
- • 1 night post-tour Reykjavik hotel
Rio Carnival Experience, Brazil
Tours
Duration: 7 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Overview:
Take centre-stage in this epic annual event and let the rhythm of Rio take over. Don an elaborate costume and samba your way through the non-stop action as you get swept up in the energy and euphoria of the biggest party on earth. Witness the festivities reach their dizzying climax, join the conga line with the locals, move and shake among the drum-fuelled street fiestas and revel in the magic celebration of life. With a mix of festival-specific activities and iconic Carnival experiences – you don’t want to miss the party of a lifetime.
Highlights:
- • Perfect your samba steps at a local club
- • Witness a parade of elaborate floats
- • Enjoy a city tour of Rio de Janeiro
- • Watch samba dancers show off their moves in the Sambadrome – a party that stretches well into the early hours
Inclusions:
- • Flights
- • Guided small group adventure tour incl hotel, experienced tour leader, selected sightseeing & 6 meals
Kenya Classic Safari & Mombasa
Multi Centre, Safari & Wildlife
Duration: 14 nights
Overview:
Discover magnificent landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing on this popular small group safari, before a week to relax on Mombasa’s beautiful beaches.
Inclusions:
- • Flights
- • 1 night Nairobi hotel incl breakfast
- • 6 nights small group safari incl hotels / lodges, shared game drives in a 4WD safari vehicle with driver/guide, all park fees, 16 meals & transfers
- • 7 nights 4★ Mombasa beach resort incl half board & private transfers
Calgary Stampede, The Rockies & Radiant Alaska
Multi Centre
Duration: 16 nights
Overview:
Buckle up for an exhilarating cowboy extravaganza, embark on an exciting mountain escapade and glide through epic Alaskan scenery on this action-packed holiday.
Inclusions:
New England's Fall Foliage, USA
Tours
Duration: 8 nights
Overview:
Discover the best of New England during this remarkable time of year. From historic Boston to the scenic White Mountains, this tour showcases technicolour New England at its most glorious.
Inclusions:
- • Direct flights
- • 1 night pre-tour 4★+ Boston Hotel
- • Guided group journey incl 7 nights 4★ to 4★+ hotels, experienced tour leader, selected sightseeing, 13 meals featuring a highlight dinner with Maine lobster & airport transfers
Premium Japan
Tours
Duration: 11 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Overview:
Explore Tokyo’s soaring skyscrapers, discover Hakone’s mountainous hot springs, immerse yourself in Shirakawa-go’s charming countryside, and experience the cultural diversity of Kyoto.
Inclusions:
- • Flights
- • Small group adventure tour incl 10 nights hotels, 1 night ryokan, experienced tour leader, selected sightseeing & 16 meals
Prices include all pre-paid taxes and charges. Package prices are per person based on twin share, are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
Guide prices enable you to make an informed comparison between our holidays. Tours, hotels, cruise and flight prices are dynamic, fluctuating according to the season of travel and demand.
- Class: Economy, Business
- Selected departures: from 24/02/2025 to 25/09/2025
- Sales Until: 12/11/2024
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